It's that there are no stupid questions. But the saying only applies to questions asked in good faith.
this post was submitted on 21 Sep 2026
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No question that comes from a genuine place of ignorance is stupid. Seeking knowledge, no matter how common or simple, should not be derided.
Lots of questions posted here are not genuine questions. Instead they are socio political comments trying to manufacture gotcha replies for controversy.
Those are not stupid questions, they're rethorical questions. They are not what the community is for.
"No stupid questions" means that genuine good faith seek of knowledge or dispelling basic ignorance will not be shamed. Political rethorics will be shamed though. Thoroughly downvoted and mocked.
In addition to what's been mentioned, that there isn't a stupid question if it's asked seeking an actual answer, the phrase is the title of the community, not a rule. So ask anything, if it's truly something you don't know or aren't sure about. Sometimes the simplest and "common knowledge" questions can spawn some interesting details that isn't all that commonly known.
Yes
Any question being asked in good faith is worth answering. Something that might be obvious to you, night not be equally obvious to someone else, and vice versa.
Every person has missed something virtually everyone else knows. It's totally normal, and providing venues for such questions to be answered goes long way towards building a cohesive view and good understanding of the matter.
Look, ignoring the bait title, I think it useful to talk about this.
This kind of community only works when people can freely ask almost anything without worrying about it being outright removed.
But when it comes down to it, part of what makes communities like this worth using is hindered by gatekeeping and the "yes there are" mentality.
Sure, it's menat to be the kind of thing where you can ask weird shit and have a decent chance of getting a decent reply. That's always going to come with bad faith questions, but it's worth it
See, we can all scroll by the shit we think is genuinely stupid and/or bad faith. We aren't required to respond. And we shouldn't if we don't have anything relevant to say.
So, bluntly: bugger off with your gatekeeping and condescension. Vote according to your conscience, report if you feel something is really wrong, then move the fuck on.
So... You're telling me my question was stupid and not welcome here?
I've always believed this community to be Lemmy's port of Reddit's /r/nostupidquestions.
That one has the following description:
There is no such thing as a Stupid Question!
Don't be embarrassed of your curiosity; everyone has questions that they may feel uncomfortable asking certain people, so this place gives you a nice area not to be judged about asking it. Everyone here is willing to help. All questions are welcome such as to how to change oil, to how to tie shoes. All questions are welcome - except clear trolls, please don't be that guy.
So I had assumed it's the same over here, and other comments seem to suggest it is the same.
Definitely something that should be mentioned in the sidebar though for clarity in my opinion.
Now now, he should be upvoted because there are no stupid questions.
The eye of the beholder. Hence you're allowed to ask anything (limits apply lol) here.
I was genuinely curious because I thought maybe this sub was an alternative to asklemmy, which has a shit ton of stupid questions.
There'll be no shelter here!
Haha, I thought so. However, communication happens on many layers and it's highly individual which you see. So that might just be your perspective.
Like when someone asks a question which you think is really dumb. You'd be close to asking if the person asking is stupid for doing that. But maybe it's just a different communication.
Or the person might be dumb. But still have questions, too! 😂